The largest independent, non-commercial, consumer-oriented resource on the Internet for owners, collectors and enthusiasts of fine wristwatches. Online since 1998.
Informational Websites ChronoMaddox -- the legacy of Chuck Maddox OnTheDash -- vintage Heuer website Zowie -- Omega information
Discussion Forums ChronoMaddox Forum Heuer Forum Omega Forum
Counterfeit Watchers ChronoTools Forum ChronoTrader Forum
Vintage Heuer Discussion Forum
The place for discussing 1930-1985 Heuer wristwatches, chronographs and dash-mounted timepieces. Online since May 2003.
OnTheDash Home What's New! Price Guide Chronographs Dash Mounted Collection
You are Certainly Welcome Here / My Suggestion


It is late night, so let me give you a quick reaction: I believe that everything goes better if you begin your first message (inquiry) with the following type of information: that you have recently obtained this watch, that you are planning to sell it, and that you are seeking information so that you can describe the watch properly in the sale listing. With this disclosure, our members can make the decision whether they want to spend the time doing the research and writing the message, in order to assist a seller.

I receive e-mail messages every single day from people who have come to own these old Heuers and are seeking information. For whatever reason, I am usually more enthusiastic to help the grandson who has found his grandfather's old watch, and will cherish it, and seeks to learn more about it. I am sometimes less enthusiastic about helping the dealer who has gone to a watch show, found something that seems to be a bargain, and now seeks to maximize the profit on this quick "flip". Of course, there are other dealers who are my friends, and I will spend hours helping them learn about their watches to maximize their profits. And I don't care whether they are selling on ebay or at Antiquorum . . . all the same to me.

The point is simple -- when you provide some information about why you are asking questions, then readers can consider how much time and effort they will expend in order to assist in your endeavor.

So you are welcome here; you have found a couple of interesting Heuers. If you will provide some additional background information with your question, then members of the community will be less likely to feel used or abused.

Jeff

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

: First of all please accept my humble apology if i did offended (
: not intentionally ) .
: This was my 2nd post in this forum. First post was for a Heuer
: Shauntavia model...which ive listed on ebay and many mails came
: regarding the watch was fake. One fellow member sent me the link
: for the watch discussed in this forum. I did posted my listing #
: with info request as i never want to deal in fakes. It was a
: very nice welcome by Jeff and other mebers a watch was proved
: authentic.
: Sure i bought this watch rencently , I admit that i am not experts
: in Heuer watches so i came for help in this forum. And i am
: deeply thankful to Jeff and Mark for their help...and
: research....time and great knowledge.
: Now i can donate 25% of the final value to this forum if Forum
: owner accept that...i can, or should i post a thanks in my
: auction for valuable info from this forum members. Are Ebay
: sellers are not allowed in this forum to ask any question ?
: Different watches comes and different discussions goes on. I didnt
: mean to advertise the ad in this forum...i did humbly asked info
: help..if i say i am an ebay seller and then ask for a watch info
: then it can be an ad in the forum which is offense. I did it
: very casually like if you are not sure for the watch you can go
: to the experts help . Same as Ebay items comes to discuss in
: this forum. I am again sorry for the feeling hurt by my any
: mistake...accept my apology...you guys will not see me again
: here.
: thanks to all specially Jeff and Mark for their time and help (
: which i wish can pay in anyway)
: regards
: Mac

Current Position
Chronocentric and zOwie site design and contents (c) Copyright 1998-2005, Derek Ziglar; Copyright 2005-2008, Jeffrey M. Stein. All rights reserved. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the terms of use. CONTACT | TERMS OF USE | TRANSLATE